Hayesville High School
high school in North Carolina, United States
Hayesville High School is a school located in Hayesville, North Carolina and is part of the Clay County School District. It is the only public high school in Clay County. As of 2024, the school's enrollment is 371 students and it has 33 teaching staff members. That is an average of 10.27 students per teacher. As of 2026, Clay County Schools' graduation rate is among the top 20 in the state.
The school moved into its current two-story brick facility in 1991. A new gymnasium was added in 1999. The cafeteria was built in 1966.
Athletics
Hayesville's teams are known as the Yellow Jackets. The school's main rival is Murphy High School.
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